eBay power sellers and defective goods
12-May-2008
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I found the site of a power seller on eBay called KK Music which had excellent feedback.  I was interested, so I asked some experienced eBayer's to check them out and they gave me the thumbs up to go ahead and order with them.

A Trumpet in its case - Note, this one had nothing to do with eBay or KK Music

To cut a very long story short, the Company sent me 2 Trumpets at different times with the blue lacquer coat inside the valve chambers.  They also claimed the keys were mother of pearl, which they were not!  My gripe is really with eBay though, and what I am trying to let the public know is that eBay is not properly policing its sites. It claims to be a just a neutral broker, yet it collects fee's from a "power seller" who is sending out defective merchandise, mostly to beginning music students and their parents who don't know any better!

I have of course informed eBay that this is happening and I have the trumpet in question, plus the relevant email exchanges, which clearly provide proof.  EBay however are standing firm in their decision not get involved.

I consider eBay a co-conspirator with KK Music since they now know exactly what is happening and continue to collect revenue off the sales.  The money issue on the Trumpet isn't a big deal, but eBay allowing this to go on is in my opinion.

By: Mr. Wishnefsky


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I was overtaken by the ebay bug when I first got a computer but quickly realised that I only got good feedback when the seller got it from me.Any problems like inadequate packing or taking ages to send an item resulted in offensive emails or blocking future bids.I was also a bit scared that these sellers that were so rude had my address.I always paid promptly and that is the thanks I got.I am no longer a member of ebay.
*jewels12  30-Jan-2008 19:38

 
I too purchased an instrument from KK Music Store off of Ebay. When I received the violin in the mail it looked great but it wouldn't play. I called the toll free number they talk about only to get the answering machine where I left a message but was never called back. I took it over to a friends dad who works for a big music company in Texas and he said that it was basically a piece of junk. I left bad feedback so in return they left me bad feedback and their reasoning was for giving them bad feedback and not calling them which I did. Don't deal with KK Music if your thinking about purchasing an instrument.
*Patrick  11-Jul-2007 06:37

 
I have had dealings with ebay and there power sellers and I would honestly say they are as bad as each other.The one common facter always remains is the honest shopper is going to be ripped of by one or the other.Trust me when I say ebay will become a thing of the past if they carry on in this way
*geoff  20-Jan-2007 18:55

 
Picture this: You are the buyer and you just won a bid on something on ebay. You fulfil your side of the transaction very quick by making sure that you pay within 5 days (or you will be reported to ebay…blah).
Have you ever noticed that the seller holds his comment about your side of the trade for ransom until you leave the seller a satisfactory comment?
*eBye'er  09-Dec-2006 00:35

 
If KK Music Store has ripped you off I suggest you make sure all negative feedback from them is responded to by you under: Buyers, Sellers & Left for others sections. Many Buyers don't respond to the negative feedback and then the Seller's lies go unchallenged.
*Brian  09-Nov-2006 18:07

 
KK Music Store is a rip off. Inferior product. Will not work with you. Avoid buying from them at all costs!
*Tracy Bacile  08-Nov-2006 19:25

 
Heather, Others have had problems w/ the Saxes check out the feedback. If its somewhat playable keep it. If you send it back you are stuck with paying their over priced shipping, handling and probably a hefty restocking fee not to mention your time and cost to send it back. Also they could say you abused it & not refund any of your money. If you don't want to keep it try getting your credit card company involved. Good Luck
*Brian  31-Oct-2006 17:38

 
I just got an alto sax from kk music store has anyone else had problems I still could send it back
*Heather  31-Oct-2006 00:18

 
If you are gonna buy stufff from eBay be sure not to use credit cards, Happened to my cousin and now he lives at his sisters house, of course there is no safe way to buy, but if you do deside to buy stuff look at the feed-back, sometimes that helps
*Ortega  23-Aug-2006 17:38

 
ebay has been good to me. it all depends on who you you buy from. I have bought from ebay several times purchasing expensive things, such as designer bags, all coming to me brand new as described and genuine. also, if you want to minimize your getting "ripped off" type in NWT before the product name. this means NEW WITH TAGS. if you go this way you wont be taken advantage of
*avid ebayer  16-Mar-2006 17:13

 
I have also found KK Music Store to be a rather shady seller. Everone likes to get a deal, but noone is looking to buy junk. Ebays response sight says to keep to the facts and don't express personal opinion. It is my opinion, avoid KKMusic. I've gotten a run around.
*Phrank  18-Jan-2006 23:18

 
If you buy from ebay you are a chump.

It is often cheaper to buy from reputable sites or even (heaven forbid) go to a shop!

We all know e-bay is full of dodgey sellers so don't shop there.
*Grow up.  16-Jan-2006 20:58


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